Packaging Engineer

About Amy's

At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company-we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy's, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.

Perks are as delicious as our meals!

Comprehensive health plans with Medical, Eye & Dental coverage, including virtual physical therapy options. Lyra mental health support to nourish your well-being. 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts to plan for the future. Referral Rewards and Scholarship Program to celebrate and invest in our teams. Tuition Reimbursement Program to fuel your educational pursuits. Family-forming benefits because we support every stage of life's journey. Paid Time Off for vacations and sick days, with 9 paid US Holidays annually to savor those special moments. Amy's product discount reimbursement to keep your pantry stocked, plus remote gym discounts to keep you moving and grooving! Join us and indulge in a career where the benefits are as fulfilling as our food!

The primary purpose of this role is to support the development and execution of packaging initiatives across the company. This will involve material selection, evaluation, testing and implementation of packaging for new product development and existing product improvement. Additionally, this individual will be key member of the Enterprise Engineering Team and will help assist with capital and start up projects. As a Packaging Engineer this individual will manage project timelines, packaging material specifications and be a technical resource. This person will also support the purchase of, verification, installation, and commissioning of new packaging machinery and integration into existing or new lines.

Manage the development of packaging initiatives with moderate guidance and direction.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization.
• Perform testing of new and existing packaging materials and designs to ensure success through the supply chain including laboratory evaluation and factory trials.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation by creating material specifications, finished good BOM's and project summaries.
• Identify cost savings projects as it relates to packaging materials and design.
• Redesigning of existing packaging systems to increase efficiency through automation.
• Supporting installation of new packaging systems through selecting appropriate machinery, designing layout, managing suppliers, performing FAT's where appropriate, scheduling installations, and commissioning to project completion.
• Benchmark packaging machinery and applying technologies to the packaging system.
• Support plant level personnel in troubleshooting of new and existing problems related to machinery performance.
• Strong project planning and management skills, and the ability to support multiple simultaneous projects effectively.
• Other duties may be assigned.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or other engineering disciplines, or an
  equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

Experience

• 3 - 7 years of Packaging Engineering experience in a CPG manufacturing enterprise,
  having multi-plant responsibility. Food industry is a preference.

Skills
Required:

• Exceptional interpersonal and assertiveness skills, necessary to maintain effective and cordial working relationships while prioritizing the foremost responsibility of project execution
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to adjacent internal levels as well as interface with customers and suppliers on a technical level.
• Project management experience, skilled in the execution of complex and multi-disciplined task management.
• Possesses a technical understanding of packaging materials and processes applicable to Amy's.
• Experienced user of CAD programming with packaging and engineering layout design.
• Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, AutoCAD from Autodesk, and TOPS/CAPE.
• Good presentation skills in dealing with vendors and clients, and the ability to represent Amy's Kitchen in a positive and professional manner.
• Detail oriented.
• Reliable/Dependable.

Preferred:

• Packaging development and commercialization in a new product introduction from concept through execution.
• Experience in continuous improvement cultures. Lean Thinking, TPM or Six-Sigma methodologies.
• Experience working in consumer product environment
• Understanding of Food plant GMPs
• Highly aware of Food and Human safety requirements
• Familiar with temperature-controlled production environment

Language Skills
Required:

• Ability to interpret technical data.
• Ability to effectively present information to ownership, senior leadership, the
  management team, and hourly employees.

Preferred:

• Ability to communicate with Spanish speaking employees

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as basic statistics.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
  practical situations.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of modern algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems and assemble critical data, establishing the facts, and
  drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or
  diagram form and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Travel
Ability to travel 30% to all plant facilities

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handling, or feeling; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Amy's

At Amy's, we don't just accept differences-we celebrate them, support them, and thrive on them for the betterment of our employees, our culinary creations, and our communities.

Amy's takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity and Second-Chance Employer and is equally dedicated to Affirmative Action and providing fair chances in our workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every individual has an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

For further details, please refer to Amy's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. Additionally, Amy's is dedicated to collaborating with candidates and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Should you require assistance, please contact us at careers@amys.com or notify your Recruiter.

Bay area California compensation: $97,600 - $146,400

*Other locations may be subject to a lower range.